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Crisp Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

"The old-fashioned taste of these crisp, peanut buttery cookies is irresistible," reports Jessie MacLeod of St. Stephen, New Brunswick. "And they're as quick to make as they are to disappear. I often double the recipe."

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min.YIELD:24 servings

Crisp Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

"The old-fashioned taste of these crisp, peanut buttery cookies is irresistible," reports Jessie MacLeod of St. Stephen, New Brunswick. "And they're as quick to make as they are to disappear. I often double the recipe."

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min.YIELD:24 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Additional sugar

Directions

1.In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add peanut butter, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. For easier shaping, chill the dough for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each ball by crisscrossing with the tines of a fork dipped in sugar. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned and cookies are set.
Yield: about 4 dozen.

Editor's Note: Reduced-fat peanut butter is not recommended for this recipe.

"So traditional - and so delicious. Made a double batch today for lunchbox treats this week."

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mjbeagles User ID: 654783623179

Reviewed Jul. 14, 2013

"Our church has a "cookie walk" every few months as a fundraiser. This was the first time I made this recipe, and I really like the way they came out-very thin, but with a perfect amount of peanut butter. My husband, the cookie expert, gave it a thumbs-up!"

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mjbeagles User ID: 6547836202543

Reviewed Jul. 14, 2013

"Our church has a "cookie walk" every few months as a fundraiser. These cookies were thinner than the usual peanut butter cookies, but full of flavor! The amount of peanut butter was just perfect. I doubled the recipe as suggested, and they got a thumbs-up from my husband, the cookie expert."

"I use dark brown sugar and maple flavoring instead of vanilla and LOVE the flavor; it is my favorite peanut butter cookie recipe!"

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Antonina39965 User ID: 641373121637

Reviewed Feb. 28, 2013

"Easy and delicious. What else do you need if you want something peanuty, and FAST."

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bak1123 User ID: 425450979403

Reviewed Dec. 2, 2012

"Amazing taste .I did add morsels and it I wouldnt recommend it .No need to the cookie is so good as i."

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kchambe1 User ID: 387043249362

Reviewed Nov. 16, 2012

"Awesome recipe! I thought I would try rolling the last batch that I put in the oven in sugar. I think those were the ones the family liked the best. It made them a little more crispy on the outside and still stayed soft on the inside. I will be making these again!"

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mapete8 User ID: 281593516447

Reviewed Sep. 23, 2012

"soft and moist cookies. I also mixed these up some by putting some in a mini muffin tin and putting mini peanut butter cups in when they came out of the oven. I also put chocolate chips in some as well."

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antadaall User ID: 520625251241

Reviewed Mar. 11, 2012

"I made these cookies for my family and am amazed at how quickly they were devoured. My children asked that I make them next time they need cookies for something. I will do so, and I am sure they will be a great success!"

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Rmhdesigns User ID: 600935845778

Reviewed Feb. 3, 2012

"This recipe is in my old Better Homes & Gardens cookbook from 1989! Exact same. Anyway, it's a great, easy recipe that always turns out great. I usually use crunchy peanut butter because that's what my family likes & it gives the cookies more peanut taste. 7-9 minutes usually is perfect for baking, but one batch only make 2 1/2 to 3 dozen for me."

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mthorton2006 User ID: 631624045010

Reviewed Jan. 17, 2012

"These cookies were pretty good. I was skeptical of how they came out of the oven. They fell really thin, but to my surprise they were crispy on the edges and soft in the middle (PERFECT). I haven't tried to dip them in milk yet. 1 batch was able to give me 12 cookies the size of the ones you get at the bakery. The taste was really good. I gave it a 4 star because the only thing it was lacking was more peanut butter taste, but this level of peanut butter may be just right for some. I say try it and if its not to your liking, give it a bit more pb. Good job and I'll keep his recipe in my box."

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keepinyouinstitches User ID: 266827721636

Reviewed Aug. 24, 2011

"When I made these, I realized I had no vanilla in the house, so I substituted maple flavoring... I loved it!! This is now my favorite peanut butter cookie recipe, I love the crispiness of it!"

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dharris66 User ID: 556987221633

Reviewed Mar. 22, 2011

"I also thought the batter was dry and then when I refrigerated it for an hour it was super hard from the butter??????"

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tulsamom08 User ID: 577969016432

Reviewed Feb. 4, 2011

"Yummo!! These are really good!! Will be making again!!"

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ruthjoe User ID: 105874651238

Reviewed Nov. 18, 2010

"I've made this recipe many times and it always turns out great. The original recipe in the magazine calls for softened butter, not melted."

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jeffreyo User ID: 298370245777

Reviewed Nov. 15, 2010

"the batter was super dry, needed to add milk. then it was super sticky. icebox helped, but the cookies really had little flavor"

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heather.foote User ID: 399715550998

Reviewed Jul. 26, 2010

"My day care kids had a great time making these"

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KimberlyV65 User ID: 313527520946

Reviewed Oct. 31, 2009

"Excellent cookies!"

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5xamom User ID: 78751625623

Reviewed Oct. 4, 2008

"My husband brought home a bag of chocolate and peanut butter chips. I decided to added them to this recipe. It turned out heavenly! What is better then chocolate and peanut butter?"

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brazil8201 User ID: 409227421730

Reviewed Jun. 10, 2008

"These are the best peanut butter cookies that I have ever made!!"

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Ann Harrington User ID: 270980950991

Reviewed Jan. 31, 2008

"I doubled the batch but the white sugar. The cookies are delicious, I'll be making them again.
Ann"